Written questions

Railways: Competition

Commons · Question 83842 · Tabled 21 Oct 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 27 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is she taking to a) support and b) encourage new open access rail applications.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 27 Oct 2025

We want a rail sector that is innovative and provides greater connectivity and understand that Open Access can support this aim. That is why we have been clear that we will support Open Access in the right circumstances, and why my department stands ready...